The black monolith is a recurring symbol throughout the (Space Odyssey) series, representing an enigmatic alien artifact that influences human evolution and technological advancement.

The Very Large Array (VLA) is a radio telescope located in New Mexico, USA, and it played a central role in the movie (Contact) as the instrument that detected the extraterrestrial signal.

The Trisolarans are an advanced alien civilization from a three-sun system who pose a grave threat to humanity's survival in (The Three-Body Problem).

The wormhole in (Interstellar) is a theoretical passage through spacetime that enables faster-than-light travel and connects different regions of the universe.

The Rama is a colossal cylindrical spacecraft of unknown origin that arrives in the solar system, captivating the attention of scientists and astronomers worldwide.

Heptapod A is the written language of the alien species known as the Heptapods in (Arrival), which Louise Banks, a linguist, is tasked with understanding.

The Sparrow Mission is a Jesuit expedition to the planet Rakhat, where a technologically advanced alien species known as the Jana'ata reside.

The Engineer is a humanoid alien discovered on the moon LV-223 in (Prometheus), believed to be the creators of humanity and the architects of the alien technology found on the planet.

The Elysians are an advanced alien civilization that provides humanity with an inexhaustible energy source known as the 'Black Current' in (The Gods Themselves).

The International Space Station (ISS) is the space station featured in (Gravity), which is struck by debris from a defunct Russian satellite, causing catastrophic damage.

The TechnoCore is an advanced AI construct in (Hyperion) that exists outside of time and guides pilgrims on their quest to reach the Shrike, a mysterious and powerful alien artifact.

Mark Watney is the astronaut played by Matt Damon in (The Martian), who finds himself stranded on Mars after a dust storm and must use his ingenuity and resourcefulness to survive.

The Andromeda Strain is a highly contagious and deadly alien microorganism that poses a grave threat to humanity in the novel of the same name.

The Icarus II is the spacecraft in (Sunshine) tasked with delivering a nuclear payload to the sun in an attempt to revive its fading energy.

The Moties are an alien species in (The Mote in God's Eye) that possess advanced technology and a unique social structure, leading to complex interactions with humans.